Effect of Solution-Focused-Brief Counselling Technique on Procrastination Behaviour Among Primary School Teachers in Bauchi Metropolis

Effect of Solution-Focused-Brief Counselling Technique on Procrastination Behaviour Among Primary School Teachers in Bauchi Metropolis

Abstract:

Background: Procrastination is a prevalent behavioral issue that can significantly impact individuals' productivity and well-being, including primary school teachers. This study aims to investigate the effect of the Solution-Focused-Brief Counselling (SFBC) technique on procrastination behavior among primary school teachers in Bauchi Metropolis.

Methods: A quasi-experimental research design with a pretest-posttest control group was employed. The sample consisted of primary school teachers selected through stratified random sampling, with 60 participants assigned to the experimental group and 60 participants to the control group. The experimental group received six sessions of SFBC, while the control group did not receive any intervention. The Procrastination Assessment Scale for Students (PASS) was used to measure procrastination behavior before and after the intervention.

Results: The findings revealed a significant reduction in procrastination behavior among primary school teachers who received SFBC compared to the control group. The experimental group demonstrated a statistically significant decrease in overall procrastination scores (p < 0.05). Furthermore, there were significant reductions in specific procrastination dimensions, such as task delay, decisional procrastination, and avoidance of challenging tasks (p < 0.05).

Conclusion: The results suggest that SFBC can be an effective intervention for reducing procrastination behavior among primary school teachers in Bauchi Metropolis. The intervention helped teachers develop goal-oriented thinking, problem-solving skills, and enhanced self-efficacy, which contributed to a decrease in procrastination tendencies. The findings of this study have implications for educational institutions and counseling professionals in addressing procrastination behavior among teachers, thereby improving their productivity and job satisfaction.

Keywords: Solution-Focused-Brief Counselling, procrastination behavior, primary school teachers, Bauchi Metropolis, intervention, productivity.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page                                                                                  i

Declaration                                                                                ii

Approval Page                                                                           iii

Dedication                                                                                  iv

Abstract                                                                                     vi

Table of Contents                                                                      vii

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1    Introduction                                                 1

1.2  Background of the study       3

1.3    Statement of the General Problem                                  4

1.4    Objective of the study                                                       5

1.5    Significance of the study                                                  5

1.6    Statement of hypothesis                                                   6

1.7    Scope of the study                                                             6

1.8    Limitation of the study                                                     7

1.9    Definition of terms                                                            7

CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW

2.0    Introduction                                                                      9

2.1    Review of related literature                                             9

2.2    Theoretical framework

2.3    Summary of review                                                           33

CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1    Introduction                                                                      35

3.2    Research design                                                                35

3.3    Area of study                                                                    35

3.4    Population of the study                                                    36

3.5    Sample size                                                                       36

3.6    Instrument for data collection                                          36

3.7    Reliability of the instrument                                            37

3.8    Validity of the Instrument                                               38

3.9    Method of data Collection                                                 38

3.10  Method of Data Analysis                                                  39

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS

4.1    Introduction                                                                      41

4.2    Characteristics of the respondents                                   41

4.3    Presentation of Data Analysis                                         43

4.4    Discussion of Findings                                                     48

4.5    Summary of findings                                                        49

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1    Summary                                                                          51

5.2    Conclusion                                                                        52

5.3    Recommendation                                                              53

Biography                                                                         54

Appendix                                                                           56

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